Bibliograph

A monument to dynasty and death, the story of Rome's Colosseum and the emperors who built it, Nathan T. Elkins

Type

Label

A monument to dynasty and death, the story of Rome's Colosseum and the emperors who built it, Nathan T. Elkins

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 155-162) and index

Illustrations

mapsillustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

A monument to dynasty and death

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1078955150

Responsibility statement

Nathan T. Elkins

Series statement

Witness to ancient history

Sub title

the story of Rome's Colosseum and the emperors who built it

Summary

"This book tells the history of the ancient Roman Colosseum--its architecture and construction, its uses for spectator sport, and the political situation around it. The book tells the story of how this monument fits into Roman society and into imperial dynasty. Trained as both an art historian and a Roman historian, the author deploys an interdisciplinary approach to discussing the Colosseum. Elkins has written the book for a general audience and for undergraduate students."--Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Prologue. opening day at the Colosseum -- The rise of a new dynasty -- A modern amphitheater in ancient Rome -- An amphitheater in the heart of Rome -- A hundred days of games -- The Colosseum and its first games in art and literature -- Epilogue. Closing day at the Colosseum and the end of the "Flavian" amphitheater

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